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Law Enforcement Certificate

Courses and Requirements

Developed in cooperation with the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, the Law Enforcement Certificate prepares students for a career in law enforcement. The certificate combines specialized criminal justice and general education coursework to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to successfully enter the field. All of the credits earned in the certificate program can be applied to a Quinn Bill eligible associate in science degree in criminal justice.

Requirements:

Course NumberTitleCredits
COM112Interpersonal Communication

3
CRJ101Introduction to Criminal Justice

3
CRJ102Incarceration & Alternatives

3
CRJ103Modern Policing

3
CRJ202Criminal Law

3
ENG101English Composition I

3
PSY101Introduction to Psychology

3
SOC101Introduction to Sociology

3
SOC104Introduction to Criminology

3

Courses with Prerequisites: CRJ102, CRJ103, CRJ202

Course with Co-requisite: CRJ202

Program Notes

Recommended Course Sequence Law Enforcement Certificate

Course NumberTitleCredits

Year 1

Course NumberTitleCredits
Fall
Course NumberTitleCredits
COM112Interpersonal Communication

3
CRJ101Introduction to Criminal Justice

3
CRJ102Incarceration & Alternatives

3
ENG101English Composition I

3
SOC101Introduction to Sociology

3
Spring
Course NumberTitleCredits
CRJ103Modern Policing

3
CRJ202Criminal Law

3
PSY101Introduction to Psychology

3
SOC104Introduction to Criminology

3